How to find us

Directions: From the North coast ports, we would travel in the direction of Rennes, Nantes, Niort and St. Jean d'Angely. Bypassing towns in all instances.
Leave St. Jean d'Angley via the bypass on the D939 to Angouleme. At Matha on the bypass, take the D739 to Aigre signposted to the left. After approximately 6km, Gourvillette is signposted to the left. Our Manoir Souhait road signs will point you in the right direction. When reaching Gourvillette, locate the Mairie (Mayors' Office) a white building, and take the road directly opposite the office signposted to Cresse. After approximately 100 metres, the arch of Manoir Souhait (7 Rue du Chateau d'Eau) can be seen ahead.

Airports: La Rochelle, Poitiers, Bordeaux and Limoges
Eurostar/TGV: London ~ Paris or Lille ~ Angouleme
Ferry Ports: St. Malo, Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre
Eurotunnel: Dover ~ Calais

	The Charente Maritime region is exceptionally sunny, a result of the Azores' anticyclone, making for mild springs and autumns.
	Gourvillete is found inland amoungst fields of colourful sunflowers and a rolling vine covered landscape - perfect for cycling and walking. Within easy reach of the beautiful old harbour town of La Rochelle and the enchanting Iie d'Re, whilst central to Cognac, Angouleme, & Saintes, superb ancient towns resting on the River Charente.
	3 km W of Beauvais-sur-Matha (good village facilities), 8km E of Matha (all facilities). 1 hour from beaches at Royan. 27km Cognac (~25 mins drive). 160km Bourdeaux Airport (~1.5 hrs drive). 390km St Malo (~4 hrs drive).

	Will & Liz Weeks, Le Manoir Souhait 7 rue du chateau d’eau, 17490 Gourvillette, France Tel. 0033 (0)5 46 26 18 41 Email. weeks@manoirsouhait.com ~ website. www.manoirsouhait.com